with leaders, hard ridden final furlong, ran on gamely to lead close home
hood removed late, soon chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
soon pushed along in mid-division, behind and no chance final 2f
went right start and started slowly, always in rear
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
narrow lead to halfway, led again 2f out, hard ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
slowly away and went left start, all over the place and always behind
went left start, soon chasing leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride and hampered start, soon recovered to chase leaders, led narrowly halfway to 2f out, weakened quickly soon after
EXCELLENT THOUGHT is the call in this maiden with Memorandum and Robens Rock as the dangers. The daughter of Exceed and Excel drops back to the minimum trip having not quite got six furlongs last time out and if she can reproduce her Windsor effort; it will take a decent type to see her off. Memorandum does have the benefit of experience around this circuit. She was not without promise on debut. Robens Rock is eligible for handicaps and while expensive at the sales; has simply not lived up to expectations. Tom Dascombe's yard had a gamble on a similar type on Monday so watch the market in relation to Clifton Encore. Youcanalwaysdream is a full sister to Shirazi. Related to 1,000 Guineas winners, she has to start somewhere though this engagement seems a surprise. Dusty Spirit will be the benchmark that the assessor will be using for handicapping purposes. Excellent Thought may not be open to much more in the way of progression but she could be good enough to score today.
Dusty Spirit 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 7, 3l behind Admin (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Robens Rock (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly, not reached winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Admin (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Be Grateful (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 11, 6l behind Look Whos Next (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Sep.
Belle Park 66-1 (8-12) Outpaced and always towards rear, 9th of 11, 10l behind Felsham (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Clifton Encore (USA) War Chant filly out of Theatrical Pause.
Dimaire 22-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge halfway, soon every chance, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Angie's Nap (8-5) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Sep.
Excellent Thought 6-1 (9-0) Raced along far side, always prominent, ridden and every chance from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Flip Flop (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo fll mdn (5) gs.
Grace Jicaro 28-1 (7-11) Slight lead to approaching 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 9l behind Freeforaday (9-2) at Folkestone 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Memorandum 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Rakaan (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) fm in Sep.
Youcanalwaysdream (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Al Shadeedah.
Little Weed (IRE) Statue Of Liberty gelding out of Carna.
